Ohana Design Studio

Chris Brundage was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. After ten years in New York, his father decided to move to Arizona to start his own welding studio. Brundage's mother was a seamstress and a painter. Brundage has grown up in an artistic setting—this is where his passion for art stems. He is talented in many different forms of art besides glass, such as drawing.

Brundage attended Collins College in Phoenix and graduated with a graphic design degree. Afterwards, he studied at Bullseye Glass Company in Portland, learning techniques such as fusing glass, slumping, and casting. The artist works to create visual stimulation for his clients experimenting with different color coordinations.

Will Hardwick, Brundage's father-in-law, joined forces with him over five years ago in Sedona, Arizona, to create ’Ohana Design Studio. “Ohana” translates “family” in Hawaiian; the name suited the team perfectly. Hardwick established Kuivato Glass Gallery in Tlaquepaque over 40 years ago with Deanne Sabeck.

’Ohana Design Studio is known for glass wall panels, oil lamps, glass coasters, mirrors, and most of all, their Heishi Collection of rings and bracelets. Each piece is of the finest American-made pewter and Austrian Swarovski crystal stones and rondelles. The collection displays the highest quality of design and American craftsmanship. The bracelets and rings are one size fits all. The jewelry has no clasp, so it is easy to gently roll over a hand or finger. The metal pewter is hypoallergenic which is a bonus to many of the gallery clients, who cherish this unique and sensitive collection.